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BROOCH

Unique ID:YORYM-E48994

Object type certainty: Certain
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TREASURE CASE : 2006 T103 A fragment of a medieval silver-gilt heart-shaped brooch, of D-shaped section, decorated with ridges to give the impression of a cabled frame. The back of the brooch bears the partial black-letter inscription '..re cuer et vie' ('...heart and life'). Part of the constriction for the pin survives. The brooch dates to the 15th century. Max length: 28mm. The find therefore qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content and can go forward to inquest.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure

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Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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